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ReviewBiomolecules2024

Strategies for Treating Traumatic Neuromas with Tissue-Engineered Materials.

Teng Wan, Qi-Cheng Li, Ming-Yu Qin, Yi-Lin Wang, Feng-Shi Zhang, Xiao-Meng Zhang, Yi-Chong Zhang, Pei-Xun Zhang

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Review in Biomolecules, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.

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7 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors.

Teng WanDepartment of Orthopedics and Trauma, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing 100044, China.ORCID 0000-0002-0474-6534
Qi-Cheng LiDepartment of Orthopedics and Trauma, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing 100044, China.
Ming-Yu QinSuzhou Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou 215026, China.
Yi-Lin WangDepartment of Orthopedics and Trauma, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing 100044, China.ORCID 0000-0003-3930-2260
Feng-Shi ZhangDepartment of Orthopedics and Trauma, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing 100044, China.ORCID 0000-0003-2766-3974
Xiao-Meng ZhangDepartment of Orthopedics and Trauma, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing 100044, China.ORCID 0000-0002-1921-2914
Yi-Chong ZhangDepartment of Orthopedics and Trauma, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing 100044, China.
Pei-Xun ZhangDepartment of Orthopedics and Trauma, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing 100044, China.

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China 22278003Peking University People's Hospital Research and Development Fund RDH2020-01the Cross-cooperation project of Beijing Science and Technology New Star Program 20220484233
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Neuroma, a pathological response to peripheral nerve injury, refers to the abnormal growth of nerve tissue characterized by disorganized axonal proliferation. Commonly occurring after nerve injuries, surgeries, or amputations, this condition leads to the formation of painful nodular structures. Traditional treatment options include surgical excision and pharmacological management, aiming to alleviate symptoms. However, these approaches often offer temporary relief without addressing the underlying regenerative challenges, necessitating the exploration of advanced strategies such as tissue-engineered materials for more comprehensive and effective solutions. In this study, we discussed the etiology, molecular mechanisms, and histological morphology of traumatic neuromas after peripheral nerve injury. Subsequently, we summarized and analyzed current nonsurgical and surgical treatment options, along with their advantages and disadvantages. Additionally, we emphasized recent advancements in treating traumatic neuromas with tissue-engineered material strategies. By integrating biomaterials, growth factors, cell-based approaches, and electrical stimulation, tissue engineering offers a comprehensive solution surpassing mere symptomatic relief, striving for the structural and functional restoration of damaged nerves. In conclusion, the utilization of tissue-engineered materials has the potential to significantly reduce the risk of neuroma recurrence after surgical treatment.

Indexed as

Biocompatible MaterialsNeuromaPeripheral Nerve InjuriesTissue EngineeringAnimalsHumansNerve RegenerationTissue ScaffoldsBiocompatible Materialsbiomaterialscell therapygrowth factorsneuromaperipheral nerve injurytissue-engineered materials

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PMID38672500
PMCPMC11048257

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